Marlborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marlborough

With a population of 7,885, Marlborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Marlborough to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Marlborough

Where to Eat in Marlborough

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Crown at Aldbourne (The Square) and Sarsens Restaurant (84 High Street) are great picks.

When to visit Marlborough

Marlborough in June
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marlborough in June
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marlborough in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Marlborough, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Marlborough

Plane

Although Marlborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 36 miles from Marlborough. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Marlborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Marlborough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Marlborough to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Marlborough is called Marlborough Bedwyn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Marlborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 69 miles from Marlborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marlborough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Marlborough takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Marlborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 36 miles from Marlborough. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Marlborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Marlborough, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Marlborough to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £33 for a 1h 36m trip. The train station in Marlborough is called Marlborough Bedwyn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Marlborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 69 miles from Marlborough. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Marlborough, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Marlborough takes 95 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Marlborough

Airlines serving Marlborough

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Marlborough

Average rates range from around £93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £48 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Marlborough

Most booked hotels in Marlborough

B&B Dorwyn Manor
1 star
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£116+
The Tally Ho
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£83+
The Queen's Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
the kingsbury 7even 8ight
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£77+
The Three Swans Hotel, Hungerford, Berkshire
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+
The Dundas Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£92+

Hiring a car in Marlborough

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Marlborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Marlborough is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 per litre in Marlborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Marlborough is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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